Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Manchester, CT

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$33.13/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Manchester, CT is $33.13 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of $33.78.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Manchester, CT compared to State and National Averages

$33.13/hour

Manchester, CT

60% lower than the US average.

$33.78/hour

Connecticut

57% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Manchester Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 52% lower than the Manchester average of $52.21.

Newark, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 52% lower than the Manchester average of $52.21.

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 81% lower than the Manchester average of $52.21.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Hartford, Connecticut pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Waterbury, Connecticut ($53) and Manchester, Connecticut ($52). Hartford, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Manchester, CT average for Respiratory Therapists is $33 per hour — Hartford, Connecticut pays 85% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hartford, Connecticut	$61	$100
Waterbury, Connecticut	$53	$94
Manchester, Connecticut	$52	$90

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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